As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors are working tirelessly to manage the symptoms of those infected with the coronavirus.
According to the World Health Organisation, there is currently no vaccine against the coronavirus, and antibiotics are ineffective in treating the disease.
However, doctors are using supportive treatments to help patients recover from the virus.
These treatments include administering fluids to reduce the risk of dehydration, as well as medication to reduce fever.
Doctors also advise patients to get plenty of rest, as a deficiency of sleep can make it harder for the body to battle the virus.
Additionally, patients with breathing difficulties may be put on respirators to receive supplemental oxygen.
While symptoms of the coronavirus usually go away on their own, doctors recommend that patients contact their doctor if their symptoms worsen than a common cold.
Efforts to find a cure and vaccine for the coronavirus are ongoing, with the World Health Organisation announcing a large global trial to test the efficacy of certain known drugs in treating the disease.
These drugs include malaria drug chloroquine, Ebola antiviral drug remdesivir, and anti-viral drug Favilavir, which has reportedly shown efficacy in treating the disease with minimal side-effects in a clinical trial involving 70 patients in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province.
